ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
10,326 km
6,416 miles
NLS
Nicholson Airport
Australia
Distance
10,326 km
6,416 mi / 5,576 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ADD NLS
Airport Name Bole International Airport Nicholson Airport
IATA Code ADD NLS
ICAO Code HAAB YNIC
City Addis Ababa N/A
Country Ethiopia Australia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Australia/Perth
Elevation 7,630 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -18.050000, 128.900000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Nicholson Airport (NLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Nicholson Airport (NLS) in Nicholson Airport, Australia is 10,326 kilometers (6,416 miles / 5,576 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:25 in Addis Ababa, it's 22:25 in Nicholson Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,630 feet between the two airports. Nicholson Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nicholson Airport (NLS) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 279° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bole International Airport (ADD) and Nicholson Airport (NLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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